Middle Tenn State vs Missouri Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 2

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Missouri linebacker Ty'Ron Hopper during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
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  • Missouri is a -21 point favorite vs. Middle Tenn State
  • Total (Over/Under): 48.5 points
  • Watch the game on SEC Network+

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders visit Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field to take on the Missouri Tigers on Sep. 9. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Columbia.

Missouri is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -21 (-110).

The Middle Tenn State vs. Missouri Over/Under is 48.5 total points.

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Middle Tenn State vs. Missouri Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 2

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Middle Tenn State+21 -11048.5 -110+900
Missouri -21 -11048.5 -110-1600

Middle Tenn State vs Missouri Prediction for Week 2

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Missouri will win this game with 91.4% confidence.

Middle Tenn State vs Missouri Spread Prediction for Week 2

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Missouri will cover the spread with 70.6% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Middle Tenn State and Missouri, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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Middle Tenn State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Middle Tenn State is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • Middle Tenn State is 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.1 Units / 31.21% ROI
  • Middle Tenn State is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • Middle Tenn State is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

Missouri Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Missouri is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • Missouri is 3-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.2 Units / -16.36% ROI
  • Missouri is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • Missouri is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

Middle Tenn State: Keys to the Game vs. Missouri

Middle Tennessee was 4-1 (.800) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2022 season– tied for 9th-best in FBS; Average: .518

Matchup Notes for Middle Tenn State vs. Missouri

Missouri had just 0.9 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — tied for 19th-worst among FBS skill players. Middle Tennessee’s defense allowed 2.2 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — tied for ninth-worst among FBS defenses.

Missouri’s WRs has 403 receptions in 27 games (14.9 per game) since the 2021 season — 33rd-best among FBS WRs. Middle Tennessee’s defense has allowed 16.2 receptions per game to WRs since the 2021 season — second-worst among FBS defenses.

Missouri’s WRs had just 0.7 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — tied for 20th-worst among FBS WRs. Middle Tennessee’s defense allowed 2.2 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — tied for ninth-worst among FBS defenses.

Middle Tennessee’s TEs has 1 receptions in 2 games (just 0.5 per game) since the 2021 season — tied for fourth-worst among FBS TEs. Missouri’s defense has allowed just 16.4 receptions per game since the 2021 season — tied for 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Middle Tennessee’s WRs have 223.0 receiving yards per game since the 2021 season — 17th-best among FBS WRs. Missouri’s defense has allowed just 208.8 receiving yards per game since the 2021 season — 35th-best among FBS defenses.

Middle Tennessee has 651 receptions in 27 games (24.1 per game) since the 2021 season — 11th-best among FBS skill players. Missouri’s defense has allowed just 16.4 receptions per game since the 2021 season — tied for 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Middle Tenn State Offensive Stats & Trends

Middle Tennessee’s TEs has 1 receptions in 2 games (just 0.5 per game) since the 2021 season — tied for fourth-worst among FBS TEs. Missouri’s defense has allowed just 16.4 receptions per game since the 2021 season — tied for 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Middle Tennessee WRs averaged just 9.8 yards per reception (2,306 yards/235 catches) in the 2022 season– 2nd worst among FBS Teams; Average: 13.1

Middle Tennessee’s WRs have 223.0 receiving yards per game since the 2021 season — 17th-best among FBS WRs. Missouri’s defense has allowed just 208.8 receiving yards per game since the 2021 season — 35th-best among FBS defenses.

Middle Tennessee WRs have averaged 21.0 receptions per game (504/24) since the 2021 season– 3rd best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.9

Middle Tennessee WRs have averaged just 10.2 yards per reception (3,299 yards/322 catches) with 7-10 yards to go since the 2021 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 13.7

Missouri Offensive Stats & Trends

Missouri Skill Players had no touchdowns on 26 receptions in close and late situations in the 2022 season– tied for worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.0

Missouri WRs have just one touchdown on 57 receptions in close and late situations since the 2021 season– 4th worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.1

Missouri Skill Players had no touchdowns on 26 receptions in close and late situations in the 2022 season– tied for worst Receptions Per TD among Power 5 Teams; Average: 11.0

Missouri had just 0.9 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — tied for 19th-worst among FBS skill players. Middle Tennessee’s defense allowed 2.2 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — tied for ninth-worst among FBS defenses.

Missouri’s WRs has 403 receptions in 27 games (14.9 per game) since the 2021 season — 33rd-best among FBS WRs. Middle Tennessee’s defense has allowed 16.2 receptions per game to WRs since the 2021 season — second-worst among FBS defenses.

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Defensive Stats & Trends

Middle Tennessee has allowed 5 rushing TDs this season– tied for 4th-most in FBS

Middle Tennessee defense allowed 28 completions for 20 or more yards on 1st down in the 2022 season– fewest in FBS

Middle Tennessee has allowed a passer rating of just 86.9 in close and late situations (154.0 Pass Attempts) since the 2021 season– 3rd best in FBS; Average: 125.5

Middle Tennessee has allowed 5 rushing TDs this season– tied for 4th-most among Non-Power 5 Teams

Middle Tennessee allowed 26 TD passes in the 2022 season– tied for 4th most among Non-Power 5 Teams

Missouri Tigers Defensive Stats & Trends

Missouri has allowed a passer rating of 184.4 in close and late situations (99.0 Pass Attempts) since the 2021 season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 125.4

Missouri has allowed a passer rating of 184.4 in close and late situations (99.0 Pass Attempts) since the 2021 season– worst in FBS; Average: 125.5

Missouri allowed a passer rating of 194.5 in close and late situations (44.0 Pass Attempts) in the 2022 season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 121.7

Missouri has allowed 12 TD passes in close and late situations since the 2021 season– tied for 2nd most in FBS

Missouri has allowed a passer rating of 204.2 in the Red Zone (64.0 Pass Attempts) since the 2021 season– 5th worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 160.9


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